Sunday, August 14th, 2016
PM Nawaz inaugurates PIA Premier at Islamabad Airport
ISLAMABAD, 04 AUG, (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday inaugurated PIA Premier, the luxury air service of Pakistan International Airlines, giving a major facelift to the national flag carrier. The prime minister saw off passengers for the inaugural flight PK-785 to London at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport – an event which coincided with Pakistan’s 70th Independence Day. The Prime Minister took a round of the aircraft, met passengers and appreciated the quality of services on offer. The cabin crew onboard was attired in new designer burgundy-maroon colouredRead More
Pakistan beats England in Oval test, PM felicitate team
ISLAMABAD, 04 AUG, (DNA) – Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has congratulated the national cricket team over the splendid victory in Oval Test Match against England. The victory is a special gift for the entire nation on the 70th Independence Day. The team players, coaches and other management deserves appreciation for the excellent team work and performance”, added the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister further said that the players have abundantly added to our Independence Day’s celebrations with this victory. Younis Khan’s 218 in the first innings and Yasir Shah’sRead More
President says Pakistan’s future lies in a strong democracy
ISLAMABAD, 14 AUG, (DNA) – President Mamnoon Hussain said on Sunday that Pakistan’s future was in a strong democracy that would ensure progress, prosperity and development of the country. Addressing a ceremony to mark the 70th Independence Day of the country here at the Jinnah Convention Centre, the President urged the nation to work selflessly with the same zeal of independence struggle to confront the challenges ahead. The president recalled that Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah believed that democracy was part of life of a Muslim and was the way forward.Read More
PM dedicates this year’s Independence Day to Kashmir freedom
ISLAMABAD, 14 AUG, (DNA) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has dedicated this year’s Independence Day to the freedom of Kashmir, expressing grief over recent tragedy in Quetta and remembering the martyrs who sacrificed to protect the country’s independence. He was addressing a ceremony to mark the 70th Independence Day of the country at the Jinnah Convention Centre on Sunday. “I dedicate this year’s 14th August to the freedom of Kashmir. I dedicate it to those people of Kashmir, who bravely faced the state oppression but kept the spirit of freedomRead More
Quaid attached utmost importance to establishment of SBP: Governor
ISLAMABAD, 14 AUG, (DNA) – Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Ashraf Mahmood Wathra has urged upon the bank employees to discharge their duties sincerely and keep on improving service standards as per Quaid’s vision. State Bank of Pakistan celebrated 70th Independence Day of Pakistan on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at SBP Headquarters I.I. Chundrigar Road Karachi. Chief Guest Governor SBP Ashraf Mahmood Wathra hoisted national flag amidst thunderous applause. The colorful event commenced with recitation of Holy Quran and subsequently playing of national anthem. In his inaugural address GovernorRead More
Pakistan Air Force celebrates Independence Day
ISLAMABAD, AUG 14 (DNA) – Pakistan Air Force (PAF) celebrated the Independence Day of the country with fervor and dignity. The Day commenced with offering of special “Dua’” after the Fajar prayer in all mosques of Pakistan Air Force. All airmen and civilian staff of Pakistan Air Force, assembled at their respective Bases, Units and Headquarters to sing Pakistan’s National Anthem. A Flag Hoisting Ceremony was held at Air Headquarters, Islamabad. Air Vice Marshal Khalid Dabir, Deputy Chief of Air Staff (Personnel), hoisted national flag and read out the AirRead More